Wokingham train station snatch theft appeal

CCTV image of a man British Transport Police (BTP) would like to speak to in connection with a snatch theft on board a train at Wokingham station

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Police are hunting two men after a handbag and a mobile phone were snatched from two women on board a train at Wokingham station.

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft at 8.40pm on Monday, September 15, as the train arrived at the station.

Detective Constable Richard Day said: “The victims, a 22-year-old woman from Reading and a 41-year-old woman from Wokingham, were passengers on board a Clapham Junction to Reading service.

“When the train arrived at Wokingham station, two men who were on the train, grabbed the 41-year-old woman’s bag and a mobile phone from the 22-year-old victim before fleeing from the train.”

DC Day added: “I am very keen to speak with the men in these CCTV images, as I believe both will have key information. If you recognise either man, or have any other information which could help the investigation, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference GSUB/B8 of 18/11/2014.